Shefali Jariwala is a renowned actress and model, achieving widespread fame after her appearance in the iconic 2002 music video, “Kaanta Laga.”
Wiki/Biography
Shefali was born on Wednesday, December 15, 1982 (age 38 as of 2020), in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. A Sagittarius, she completed her schooling at Jamnabai Narsee School in Gujarat before earning a B.E. in Information Technology from Sardar Patel College of Engineering Anand, also in Gujarat.
Physical Appearance
Shefali’s striking features include:
- Height: Approximately 5’5″
- Hair Color: Medium Ash Blonde
- Eye Color: Grey
Family, Caste & Husband
She hails from a Gujarati family. Her father is Satish Jariwala, and her mother, Sunita Jariwala, works at the State Bank of India. She also has a sister, Shivani Jariwala, who resides in Dubai with her family.
Shefali’s personal life has been in the spotlight. Her marriage to Harmeet Singh of Meet Bros ended after four years, marked by reported abuse and assault leading to a divorce in 2009. Following a relationship with actor Siddharth Shukla, she married TV actor Parag Tyagi in August 2014.
Career
Shefali’s career took off with “Kaanta Laga” in 2002. This success led to roles in other music videos, including “Kabhi Aar Kabhi Paar Remix” (2002), “Maal Bhari Aahe – DJ Hot Remix” (2004), and “Pyar Hamein Kis Mode Pe Le Aaya” (2006). She also made a cameo in the Bollywood film “Mujhse Shaadi Karogi” (2004).
Her television appearances include “Boogie Woogie” (2008), the Kannada film “Hudugaru” (2011), and multiple seasons of “Nach Baliye” with her husband Parag Tyagi. She has also acted in web series, such as “Baby Come Naa” (2018) and “Booo Sabki Phategi” (2019), and even participated as a wildcard contestant in Bigg Boss 13 (2019).
Controversy
Public reports detail an abusive relationship with her ex-husband, Harmeet Singh, resulting in a police case filed in Mumbai.
Favourite Things
Shefali’s preferences include:
| Category | Preference |
|---|---|
| Food | Italian Cuisine |
| Actor(s) | Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer Singh, John Abraham |
| Actress | Madhuri Dixit |
| Singer(s) | Sunidhi Chauhan, Raghav Sachar |
Facts/Trivia
She is a dog lover, owns a pug, and has two tattoos: a heart with wings and a flock of birds.
Her hobbies include travelling, dancing, and swimming. In 2016, she co-founded the professional training and coaching company WYN with her sister in Dubai.
Interestingly, Shefali revealed that she was paid a mere INR 7000 for “Kaanta Laga” while still in college. Her father’s initial reluctance to allow her participation in the video highlights the significant change the song brought to her life.
